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VO02 XWF

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

246,750 mi
Last recorded246,750 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 XWF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 246,750 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 246,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 276,749 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 276,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 240,715 miles

ADVISORYS ON TEST 406952162056

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 240,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 225,060 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 224,618 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges

front exhaust mounting rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2010 209,376 miles

unable to check front underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2010 209,329 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

unable to check front underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2009 188,641 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

UNABLE TO CHECK OUTER SILLS FULLY DUE TO SIDE PANELS

Pass 24 Jan 2008 169,758 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 169,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 149,168 miles

same advisories as test no 424621917042

Fail 11 Jan 2007 149,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both frount tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread pattern

Pass 17 Jan 2006 126,841 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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VO02 XWF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2002 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 111,560 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO02 XWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO02 XWF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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